Richard Peters
1842
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1842
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a close-up portrait of a man with graying hair and a serious expression. He’s wearing a dark coat and a white collar, and the background is plain. The drawing looks a bit rough, with soft shading around his face and neck. Notice how the artist used dark lines and smudges to show texture, especially on his coat and hair. The signature at the bottom says "Judge Peters," but the artist’s name isn’t visible here. Next, look up scumbling to see how artists create soft, blended effects like this one.
